Residential Counselor​/Direct Care Support Professional

Overview

RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time position to join our residential team in Lancaster, MA. Pay Range: $20.00 - $21.75 per hour. $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

DSPs are the heart of the work we do at RFK Community Alliance. You will work directly with adolescents facing mental health challenges in a group home setting to support their daily needs, foster independence, and empower them to live their best lives. This role is incredibly rewarding, offering the chance to make a direct impact on someone’s life every day.

You will assist with daily activities, provide emotional support, and help individuals achieve their personal goals. We provide full training for all new DSPs to ensure you have the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in this position.

• Support adolescents facing mental health challenges in a group home setting, assisting with daily activities and fostering independence.
• Provide emotional support and help individuals achieve their personal goals.
• Contribute to a supportive, therapeutic environment as part of a broader care team.

Caring and compassionate professionals provide support to children and adolescents with mental health challenges. You will play a vital role in providing daily therapeutic support and guidance so they can achieve the highest level of independence. You will have opportunities to gain solid human services skills and access to a career path that could lead to supervisory responsibilities.

• High School Diploma required; minimum age 21. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

• 32 or 40 hours:
  Sun, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm;
  Mon–Wed, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• 32 or 40 hours:
  Wed–Fri, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm;
  Sat, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
• 30 or 40 hours:
  Sun–Wed, 10:00 pm – 8:00 am
• 30 or 40 hours:
  Wed–Sat, 10:00 pm – 8:00 am
• 40 hours: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am
• 40 hours:
  Tue–Fri; 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Wed/Thu off)

RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support, build skills and confidence, and nurture strength, determination, and resilience.

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion are intentional, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences across all identities and backgrounds. Our team reflects the community we serve.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

$2,500 Sign-On Incentive! This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.

To apply for this position please click on → Residential Counselor/ Direct Care. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA